Long-Term Substitute Teacher - Elementary - Grade 2

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for all certified elementary teachers for the first semester of the 2026-2027 school year. This assignment is a one semester, long-term substitute teacher position.

Values

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example

Job Summary

To present clear, high quality, flexible, and appropriate content knowledge to students through planning and preparation, in a safe and supportive classroom environment, by providing ongoing communication and engaging instructional delivery.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position: Bachelor's degree; Valid PA certification specific to content area Grades PK-4.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the area of assignment.
• Possesses a positive attitude toward the teaching profession, service to the district, and importance and purpose of the education program.
• Proficiency in use of current technology for individual or group demonstration or communication.
• Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers.
• Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations.
• Exhibits excellent classroom management skills.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions.
• Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, and be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility.
• To follow the standard of member conduct as stated in the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Duties & Responsibilities (Abbreviated)

• Planning and Preparation
• Knowledge of Content
• Classroom Environment
• Instructional Delivery
• Communication

Schedule

7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar. Up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees during first year of employment - prorated for LTS roles.

Salary

Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service. Refer to Appendix B for the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule.

Benefits

• Health Medical Coverage through IBX - Personal Choice C4-F4-02.
• Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark.
• Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO.
• Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA).
• Eligibility – No waiting period. All employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
• Eligible Dependents: A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll.
• New Hires: 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make elections. If no elections, only enroll into any benefit provided at no cost.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to elect to participate in a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account.
• Support for The Whole You Fitness Program: Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days.
• Nutritional Counseling: Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
• Employee Assistance Program: Health Advocate ... Telemedicine: The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you.
• Retirement: Member of State Pension System (PSERS).
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Eligible to apply for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Life Benefit: Pays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $50,000.
• Income Protection Benefit: Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $2,800 per month.
• Tuition Reimbursement: 75% of tuition if grade B or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.

Induction Program

• After-school workshops
• Collaborative coaching with instructional coach
• Assigned mentor for additional support
• Collaboration meetings with curriculum leader, grade level leader, or supervisor(s)
• New hire faculty meetings with principal(s)

Professional Development

8 staff professional development days per year, prorated for LTS roles.

Paid Time Off

• 10 sick days annually, prorated for LTS roles
• 2 personal days annually; may accumulate up to 5, prorated for LTS roles

EOE